Cougars Sink Pilots in Ariel

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio.  – The (RV) Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's volleyball team (5-1, 3-1) defeated Bethel University on Saturday, February 17 inside Ariel Arena. 

The Cougars had a strong start to the match, winning the first two sets 25-22 and 25-18, respectively. The Pilots were able to bounce back and claim the third set 25-22. MVNU shook off the loss and took set four by a final of 25-18 to secure the season sweep of Bethel. 

Inside the Box Score: 

Spencer Stanley – 10 kills, 11 digs 

Noah Wineberg – 13 kills, 3 blocks 

Landon Ewers – 10 kills, 3 blocks, 4 digs, 3 service aces 

Riley Barretto – 7 kills, 2 blocks, 4 digs 

Jaysen Matsumoto – 24 assists, 10 digs 

Cole Custodio – 10 digs, 3 assists 

Austin Kolaczkowski – 13 assists, 5 digs 

What's Next: 

MVNU will be on the road at Aquinas College on Friday, February 23. The first serve is at 7:00pm. 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.